Climate
About Kobe
Kobe is a city in Hyōgo, Japan, with a population of about 1,525,152 inhabitants. About 27.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.2. The average taxable income is about 387.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,738/km² (ranked #85 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 49.7% and the city counts 110 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 11.5% (-0.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kobe to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kobe — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kobe — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kobe recorded 8,497 births and 18,248 deaths (natural change -9,751), with 67,738 people moving in and 69,751 moving out (net migration -2,013).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kobe — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 365 standard points in Kobe: residential land averages 176,691 yen/m² (median 125,500, highest 695,000), commercial land averages 915,547 yen/m², with an average change of +3.76 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kobe
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kobe.
Train stations near Kobe
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kobe population?
About 1,525,152 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kobe?
About 2,738 inhabitants/km² (area 557.1 km²).
Average rent in Kobe?
About 3,332 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kobe to Tokyo?
About 425 km in a straight line.